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Jan. is so hard for me to decide what to do for the front door. It is white.

Would it look okay to use one of the faux greenery, sans bow with some pinecones? If not what would work. Usually cold, but not always snowy.

Don't think I have any fruit for a Della Robia wreath.

Thanks.

I think that woulod be fine. You might also use plastic snowflakes, icicles, snowmen, birds, and any other decor that is just winter and not holiday specific.

Please post a picture of your final choice.
Candy

It is definitely a doable option. Things like faux evergreens, berries, winter birds, feathers, pinecones, pods, branches, thistle, holly, snowflakes, are possible elements. Iceskates, baskets, door pockets, flat backed buckets, crossed skis, are possible vessels that can be embellished. Covering a square form or monogram shape are optional forms that can bridge the seasons.

Thanks!

Think I have some Cardinals that would show up. I do have some plastic icicles, too.

Btw, framing an inexpensive seasonal print (landscape, still life, etc.) and hanging it via a ribbon is a refreshing change of pace if your door has coverage from the elements, but be sure to buffer the back. Similarly a wooden word, shape (snowman, cardinal, snowflake) or decorative sign can relate to the season or sentiment you wish to express.

Keep contrast to the door in mind.

Isn't this pretty? I saved this from a blog called disfunctionaldesigns.

Froo Froo, great ideas. Will look around when out tomorrow.

Aychihuahua, that is very pretty and very different.

Thank you all again. Knew this was the place to ask for ideas.

Aychihauhua, LOVE the pine cone wreath with brown bow!

Aychihauhua I too love that wreath! That could go on just about any color door too.

The pine cone wreath is very nice. You could put it on your front door from autumn through winter. The brown bow is perfect.

This idea cracked me up.

http://www.luulla.com/product/...nyl-door-decal-22235

Froo, that is funny.

I put faux berries on my front door wreath in Virginia, but the birds got at it and pecked at them. I would stick with something that birds do not mistake for food.

One year, a bird made a small nest in my wreath!

I love the wreath picture you posted. I have that one saved as an inspiration, found it on Pinterest.

MR, I too have experienced the aftermath of birds nesting in my wreaths, but have since learned that placing a faux nest (and faux eggs even) in the design fools the birds into thinking the wreath is already occupied.

How about bringing in a bit of foliage that has a hint of metallic (bronze, burnished golds/silvers), but not the Christmas glitzy kind. Would bring some brightness to your door.

I just removed the big red velvet bow from my real greenery wreath and put on a nice size burlap bow. That will take me thru the winter.

Good luck finding something that you adore.

Love the pine cone wreath also.

Of course this snowflake wreath won't work on a white door, but I HAD to share as I think it's gorgeous in it's simplicity and lace look effect. It also has depth and texture plus glitter tho that doesn't show up on this pic. Since my door is black currently, I have featured a white feather "angel wreath" in the past and even back lit it. It too was striking and beautiful. Any dark door will be perfect for either wreath.

My Christmas wreath is not really Christmasy - it is "winter". Artificial pine with a few pine cones, some holly and a big red bow. I leave it up until mid March when I hang my Spring wreath.

I like the idea of adding a burlap bow.